Wiggins previews Worlds course with medal in mind

Bradley Wiggins completed three laps of training on the World Championships time trial course yesterday and will likely follow one of the Under 23 riders today in Copenhagen. His goal is a medal on Wednesday.

Despite the crisp and cool 16°C weather, Wiggins appeared relaxed after his training ride yesterday. He said that he has reason to be thankful for his results this season.

“I’m not under pressure any more.”

Wiggins won the Critérium du Dauphiné stage race in June and placed himself as a favourite for the Tour de France. A crash and subsequent fractured collarbone ended his race early, but he bounced back quickly. At the Vuelta a España, he wore the leader’s jersey and finished third overall, behind Sky team-mate, Chris Froome.

He has trained at home in Manchester since finishing the Spanish race to keep his form.

Wiggins last competed at the 2009 Worlds in Mendrisio, where he placed 20th. His best result was seventh in Madrid in 2005. The 46.4-kilometre Copenhagen course, two 23.2-kilometre circuits, is the flattest in some time. Wiggins warned the wind may affect the race when it travels north of the city, close to the Øresund straight.

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